Project Municipal Engineer

pennoniexternalcareers; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni seeks a Project Engineer to advance municipal projects from our office in West Chester, PA. You will engage in design, permitting, and reporting for diverse infrastructure initiatives and coordinate with planning boards.

The role requires a Civil/Environmental Engineering degree, 8+ years of experience, and a PA PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months). Strong collaboration and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 8+ years of professional experience in engineering.
• PA PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of municipal engineering projects for Pennsylvania municipalities (subdivision & land development reviews, road rehabilitation, stormwater management, capital improvements, grant writing, public meetings).
• Prepare engineering reports.
• Contribute to project design and permitting tasks.
• Review applications before planning, zoning, and land-use boards.
• Coordinate master planning-related tasks.
• Mentor less-experienced staff members.
• Perform outdoor construction inspection work when needed.
• Take on additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil/Environmental)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

ArcInfo

HydroCAD

InfoSWMM

OpenFlows WaterCAD

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

Job description

Pennoni is hiring! In particular, we are looking for a Project Engineer to contribute to our municipal projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in West Chester, PA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work on a variety of projects; this includes municipal engineering for Pennsylvania municipalities (including subdivision & land development reviews, road rehabilitation, stormwater management (SWM) / MS4, capital improvements, grant writing, and attendance at public meetings).
• Preparation of engineering reports.
• Work on project design and permitting.
• Review applications before planning, zoning, and/or land-use boards.
• Coordinate master planning-related tasks.
• Provide mentorship to less-experienced staff members.
• Perform (outdoor) construction inspection work, when needed.
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering-oriented discipline (preferably Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering).
• 8+ years of professional experience working in Engineering, preferably with infrastructure / utility projects.
• PE license in PA (we will consider candidates who are able to successfully obtain their PE within 6 months of their start date)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Management and/or Project Management experience; proven ability to manage multi-discipline projects is preferred.
• Experience working on infrastructure / stormwater projects.
• Experience working on design and permitting activities.
• Experience working with water resources (such as stream and waterway restoration) is a plus!
• Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g.: CADD, GIS, analytical programs, etc.); experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS / ArcInfo is preferred.
• Experience H&H tools (e.g.: HydroCAD, InfoSWWM, OpenFlows WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, & SewerGEMS) is a plus!
• Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision while displaying a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills, especially with a proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); technical writing skills are strongly preferred!

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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